recovery
Your illness does not define you. It's your resolve to recover that does.
When The Mind Trembles
When The Mind Trembles, the Body Breaks They say the body is a temple, but temples fall. Not because the stones grow weary, but because the foundation begins to crack — slowly, silently. And nowhere do those fractures begin more often than in the mind.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Psyche
What That Skin Rash Could Mean: How STIs Can Affect Your Skin . Content Warning.
Noticing a rash on your skin can be stressful, especially if you're concerned it could be related to an STI. While many rashes are harmless, some can signal a deeper issue, and understanding the signs early can help reduce anxiety and take action faster.
By Shameless Pathabout a year ago in Psyche
Differences Between Mental Health and Mental Illness
Understanding the Difference Between In recent years, conversations about mental health have become more common, and society has taken important steps toward acknowledging the emotional and psychological struggles that many people face. However, even with this growing awareness, there’s still a great deal of confusion between two closely related concepts: **mental health** and **mental illness**. Though they are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Psyche
Breaking the Stigma
Breaking the Stigma: Talking Openly About Mental Health In a world where conversations flow freely across digital platforms and social media, one topic still tends to be brushed under the rug—mental health. Despite increased awareness in recent years, stigma around mental health issues continues to thrive, fueled by misunderstanding, fear, and cultural conditioning. It’s time to break the silence. Talking openly about mental health is not just beneficial—it’s essential.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Psyche
Beyond the Buzzword
Beyond the Buzzword What Is Mental Health and Why It Matters Mental health is a term we often hear, but many people still struggle to define what it truly means. Often mistaken for simply being free from mental illness, mental health is much broader and more complex. It's about how we think, feel, and behave — and how we cope with life, relationships, stress, and change.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Psyche
The Wall
The Wall" There was a time when Daniel Gray moved through life with the kind of confidence people mistook for certainty. At thirty-two, he had a stable job in finance, a sleek downtown apartment, and a calendar packed with meetings, gym sessions, brunches, and the occasional weekend trip to the coast. To most, he was successful. Controlled. Ambitious.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Psyche
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
What Is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)? The **aorta** is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The **abdominal aorta** is the section of the aorta that runs through the abdomen, supplying blood to vital organs such as the intestines, kidneys, and lower limbs.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Psyche
100 Reasons Why
Sometimes the price of loving so deeply comes with the quiet wondering if I should just stop caring about other people and turn dark, the path I see so many other kind souls go down after feeling the pain of this world. So, I wanted to write a list of 100 reasons that I love exactly who I am - for the days when my heart grieves and aches as my mind explores the myriad of reasons that I should be anyone other than myself - to avoid causing myself so much pain.
By Adora Hooperabout a year ago in Psyche
